apples

we went apple picking this morning up in indiana. it was a glorious day. sunny, but not hot. because of the civil war football game today (UK vs. UofL) we practically had the place to ourselves. we went with friends and the 6 kids ran through the orchards without fear of bothering someone else.


alaythia had decided that she wanted to bake an apple pie with some of our harvest. i was going to attempt it, but then was reminded of a family recipe for 'fresh apple cake'. it is in the oven as i type. i thought i would share the recipe since it was very kid friendly in terms of cooking together.

i probably still will bake a pie with the remainder of our apples. but for now, this was perfect! thanks aunt dianne for sharing the recipe!

FRESH APPLE CAKE

MIX: 4 C. DICED APPLES (DO NOT PEEL)
2 C. SUGAR

ADD: 1/2 C. VEGETABLE OIL
2 EGGS, BEATEN
2 tsp VANILLA

MIX THE FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS AND ADD TO ABOVE:
2 C. FLOUR
2 tsp BAKING SODA
2 tsp CINNAMON
1 tsp SALT

BAKE IN GREASED 9X13 PAN @ 350 DEGREES FOR 45 MINUTES. THIS CAKE IS DELICIOUS WITH OUT ANY FROSTING. YOU CAN ADD A BIT OF FRESH WHIPPED CREAM OR VANILLA ICE CREAM.

the girls enjoying the harvest a little early....